STAPLETON, William J., Jr., physician; born, Detroit, Dec. 25, 1876; son of William J. and Sarah M. (Maxfield) Stapleton; educated in Welkin’s public school; Detroit High School; Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating, degree of M.D., 1900; Ph.G., Detroit College of Medicine, 1902; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1907; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, May 10, 1900. Lecturer on Surgical Anatomy and clinical assistant in surgery Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery; medical examiner State Life Insurance Co. of Indianapolis, Lincoln Life Assurance Co.; medical director Northern Assurance Co.; County physician Wayne County, 1906-07. Member Wayne County Medical Society (secretary, 1905-06), Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association, Michigan Surgical and Pathological Society, etc. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason; member Palestine Lodge, Detroit Commandery, knights Templar No. 1, (32o), Scottish Rite, Moslem Temple Mystic Shrine; B.P.O.E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Cosmopolitan. Recreations: Travel and books. office and residence: 176 Lafayette Blvd.